Scott County engineer: Meriam Junction trail on track after flood delays; aims for fall completion

Jun 10, 2026

Scott County's assistant county engineer gave a construction update for the Meriam (Marion) Junction Trail Phase 1: a $22.5 million, 2.2-mile multiuse trail with four bridges and riverbank stabilization. Flooding caused a 2025 delay and required change orders; staff said substantial stabilization work would finish mid‑July with a target of November 1 for full project completion.

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Adam Jessam, Assistant County Engineer with Scott County, briefed the joint meeting on construction progress for the Marion (Meriam) Junction regional trail.

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